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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.47, 2,570.07 and 1,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.47, 2,570.07 and 1,023.17 is: 1,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.47 : 2,570.07 = 1,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.47/2,570.07 = 1,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.47x = 2,570.07 × 1,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.47x = 2,629,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,618.52/1,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.90

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